scholarly journals Investigating Apoptotic Effects of Methanolic Extract of Dorema glabrum Seed on WEHI-164 Cells

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Bannazadeh Amirkhiz ◽  
Nadereh Rashtchizadeh ◽  
Hossein Nazemiyeh ◽  
Jalal Abdolalizadeh ◽  
Leila Mohammadnejad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Extract ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Chromosomal Dna ◽  
Genes Expression ◽  
Apoptotic Effects ◽  
Cancerous Cells

We aimed to investigate the apoptotic effects of the methanolic extract of Dorema glabrum seed on WEHI-164, cancerous cells in comparison with L929, normal cells and compared them with the cytotoxic effects of Taxol. So, MTT test and DNA fragmentation assay were performed on cultured and treated cells. Also electrophoresis which was followed by immunoblotting was done to survey the production of Caspase-3 and Bcl2 proteins, and to inquire into their relative genes expression, RT-PCR was used. According to our findings, the methanolic extract of Dorema glabrum seed can alter cells morphology as they shrink and take a spherical shape and lose their attachment too. So, the plant extract inhibits cell growth albeit in a time- and dose-dependent manner and results in degradation of chromosomal DNA. Induction of apoptosis by the plant extract was proved by the reduction of pro-Caspase-3 and Bcl2 proteins and increase in Caspase-3 gene expression and decrease in that of bcl2 too. Our data well established the antiproliferative effect of methanolic extract of Dorema glabrum seed and clearly showed that the plant extract can induce apoptosis and not necrosis in vitro. These results demonstrated that Dorema glabrum seed might be a novel and attractive therapeutic candidate for tumor treatment.

scholarly journals In-vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic and toxic effect of Ageratum houstonianum from Chitwan district Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-54
Author(s):  
Khaga Raj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Toxic Effect ◽  
Enzyme Inhibition ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antioxidant Potential ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Phytotoxic Activity

 Medicinal plants are safe and the oldest natural products used for many years to conserve food, to treat health disorders and to prevent diseases. The active chemical compounds formed during secondary vegetal metabolism is usually responsible for the biological properties of some plant species used throughout the world for various purposes including treatment of diabetes, cancer, infectious diseases etc. The present study was undertaken to analyze the phytochemicals by colour differentiation method, to evaluate the toxic effect by phytotoxic assay, antidiabetic activity by α amylase enzyme inhibition and antioxidant potential by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity of methanolic extract of Ageratum houstonianum. Treatment of problem in carbohydrate uptake needed the inhibition of α-amylase plays a role in the digestion of polysaccharide and glycogen, is made a strategy for controlling diabetes. For this study whole plant was collected, dried and the powder was made. The extraction was carried out by cold percolation in which methanol was used as a solvent. The methanolic extract was subjected to In-vitro phytotoxic activity by adopting the standard protocol. The α-amylase enzyme inhibition activity of plant extract was carried out by using starch as substrate, pancreatic α amylase as the enzyme, and acarbose as standard. The result of in-vitro phytotoxic bioassay revealed that the plant extract showed moderate activity with percentage growth regulation 80 and 25 percent in a concentration-dependent manner. The α-amylase enzyme inhibition was 74.13 to 99.39 percent in a dose-dependent manner. The antioxidant potential of Ageratum houstonianum extract showed mild activity with IC50 123.67 μg/ml as compared to the standard ascorbic acid IC50 5.38 μg/ ml. It is concluded from the present study that Ageratum houstonianum could be used as a natural source to isolate antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic agent, herbicide and weedicide as it shows a good α amylase inhibition, radical scavenging and phytotoxic activity respectively.

scholarly journals Cytotoxic, genotoxic and apoptotic effects of Viburnum opulus on colon cancer cells: an in vitro study

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kubra Bozali ◽  
Eray Metin Guler ◽  
Ahmet Sadik Gulgec ◽  
Abdurrahim Kocyigit
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Dna Damage ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Apoptotic Effects

AbstractObjectiveIntake of various fruits is quite significant for maintaining the human body, due to their supply of useful constituents. V. opulus has been found to have outstanding antioxidant activity while showing a pro-oxidant effect at high doses. Due to this feature, V. opulus would be anticipated to have a healing impact on cancer treatment. In this study, it has been proposed to examine the cytotoxic, genotoxic, and apoptotic effects of V. opulus on human colorectal cancer cell.MethodDifferent concentrations of V. opulus methanolic extract (5–2000 μg/mL) were incubated for 24 h with colorectal cancer cell line (Lovo). The cell viability, intracellular reactive oxygen species (iROS), DNA damage, and apoptosis were measured after incubation.ResultsThe obtained results of this research demonstrate decreased cell viability and increased DNA damage, iROS, and apoptosis levels of V. opulus in Lovo cells in a concentration-dependent manner in the range of 14.88–52.06%. There were strong positive relationships between apoptosis, genotoxicity, and cytotoxicity in V. opulus methanolic extract treated cancer cell line.DiscussionThis in vitro research clearly demonstrated that V. opulus methanolic extract induces DNA damage, apoptosis, and cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner in cancer cells due to its pro-oxidant activity.ConclusionAlthough in vitro results are favorable, in vivo and further studies are needed.

scholarly journals Green Synthesis of CeO2 Nanoparticles from the Abelmoschus esculentus Extract: Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antibacterial, and Wound-Healing Activities

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (15) ◽  
pp. 4659
Author(s):  
Hafiz Ejaz Ahmed ◽  
Yasir Iqbal ◽  
Muhammad Hammad Aziz ◽  
Muhammad Atif ◽  
Zahida Batool ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Metal Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Ceo2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Hydrogel Membrane ◽  
Cancerous Cells

Metal oxide nanoparticles synthesized by the biological method represent the most recent research in nanotechnology. This study reports the rapid and ecofriendly approach for the synthesis of CeO2 nanoparticles mediated using the Abelmoschus esculentus extract. The medicinal plant extract acts as both a reducing and stabilizing agent. The characterization of CeO2 NPs was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The in vitro cytotoxicity of green synthesized CeO2 was assessed against cervical cancerous cells (HeLa). The exposure of CeO2 to HeLa cells at 10–125 µg/mL caused a loss in cellular viability against cervical cancerous cells in a dose-dependent manner. The antibacterial activity of the CeO2 was assessed against S. aureus and K. pneumonia. A significant improvement in wound-healing progression was observed when cerium oxide nanoparticles were incorporated into the chitosan hydrogel membrane as a wound dressing.

Synergistic Apoptotic Effect of Naringenin on enhancing the Anti-Glioma Efficacy of Temozolomide in an in vitro Experimental Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Precilla S. Daisy ◽  
S. Kuduvalli Shreyas ◽  
R. Sathish ◽  
T.S. Anitha
Keyword(s):  
Drug Treatment ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Glioma Cells ◽  
C6 Glioma ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
C6 Glioma Cells ◽  
Dependent Manner

Glioma is one of the most devastating and difficult-totreat brain tumors with a very poor prognosis. Despite the current treatment modalities, the overall survival rate is only 5% contributing to a high mortality rate. Nevertheless, of emerging treatment strategies, there is still a rising need for novel mitigation strategies to counteract glioma aggressiveness. One attempt towards this long-term goal was made in this study to reveal the combined efficacy of naringenin, a bioactive flavonoid on enhancing the anti-glioma potency of temozolomide in C6 glioma cells. The cytotoxic effect of temozolomide and naringenin, both individually and in combination was assessed by employing MTT assay. The synergistic effect of the drugs temozolomide and naringenin was determined by calculating the combination index. To confirm the presence of apoptotic changes in the cells at morphological level, acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining was performed. Further, the modulatory effects of the drugs on apoptotic genes, caspase-3 and BCL-2 were evaluated using quantitative real time-PCR. Interestingly, we found that the combinatorial drug treatment was in consensus and effectively inhibited the growth of C6 glioma cells in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, this combinatorial drug treatment significantly up-regulated the expression of the proapoptotic gene, caspase-3 and down-regulated the anti-apoptotic gene BCL-2 suggesting a shift of equilibrium towards apoptosis. Our findings suggest that naringenin can be employed as a potent drug to enhance the anti-glioma efficacy of temozolomide and could be therapeutically exploited for the management of glioma.

scholarly journals Metformin Inhibited Growth, Invasion and Metastasis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Vitro and in Vivo

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 1276-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Liang ◽  
Yu-Gang Wang ◽  
Changcheng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Plasma Glucose Level ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Metformin Treatment ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
And Migration

Background/Aims: This study aimed at investigating the effects of metformin on the growth and metastasis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in vitro and in vivo. Methods: Two human ESCC cell lines EC9706 and Eca109 were selected and challenged with metformin in this study. Western blot assay was performed to detect th level of Bcl-2, Bax and Caspase-3. Scratch wound assay, transwell assay and Millicell invasion assay were used to assay the invasion and migration of EC9706 and Eca109 cells. Nude mice tumor models were used to assay the growth and lung metastasis of ESCC cells after metformin treatment. The plasma glucose level was also assayed. Results: We found that metformin significantly inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis of both ESCC cell lines in a dose- and time-dependent manner, and the expression of Bcl-2 was down-regulated and Bax and Caspase-3 were up-regulated. Metformin significantly inhibited the invasion and migration of EC9706 and Eca109 cells (p < 0.05). mRNA and protein levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 decreased significantly upon treatment with metformin of 10mM for 12, 24 and 48h in a time-dependent manner (p < 0.05). In line with in vitro results, in vivo experiments demonstrated that metformin inhibited tumorigenicity, inhibited lung metastasis and down-regulated the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9. Moreover, we showed that metformin treatment did not cause significant alteration in liver and renal functions and plasma glucose level. Conclusion: Our study for the first time demonstrated the anti-invasive and anti-metastatic effects of metformin on human ESCC cells both in vitro and in vivo, which might be associated with the down-regulation of MMP-2 and MMP-9. As a whole, our results indicate the potential of metformin to be developed as a chemotherapeutic agent for patients with ESCC and might stimulate future studies on this area.

scholarly journals Thrombospondin-1 Inhibits Angiogenesis and Promotes Follicular Atresia in a Novel in Vitro Angiogenesis Assay

Endocrinology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 151 (3) ◽  
pp. 1280-1289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha A. Garside ◽  
Christopher R. Harlow ◽  
Stephen G. Hillier ◽  
Hamish M. Fraser ◽  
Fiona H. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Granulosa Cells ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Angiogenesis Assay ◽  
Thrombospondin 1 ◽  
In Vitro Angiogenesis ◽  
Dose Dependent

Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is a putative antiangiogenic factor, but its role in regulating physiological angiogenesis is unclear. We have developed a novel in vitro angiogenesis assay to study the effect of TSP-1 on follicular angiogenesis and development. Intact preantral/early antral follicles dissected from 21-d-old rat ovaries were cultured for 6 d in the presence or absence of TSP-1. At the end of the culture period, angiogenic sprouting from the follicles was quantified using image analysis. Follicles were fixed and sectioned, and follicular apoptosis was assessed by immunohistochemistry for activated caspase-3 in granulosa cells. The results showed that TSP-1 inhibited follicular angiogenesis (P &lt; 0.01) and promoted follicular apoptosis (P &lt; 0.001) in a dose-dependent manner. To determine whether the proapoptotic activity of TSP-1 is mediated by direct effects on granulosa cells, isolated granulosa cells were cultured with TSP-1 (0, 10, 100, and 1000 ng/ml) for 48 h. Apoptosis was quantified using a luminescent caspase-3/7 assay. TSP-1 promoted apoptosis of granulosa cells in a dose-dependent manner (P &lt; 0.05), suggesting that TSP-1 can act independently of the angiogenesis pathway to promote follicular apoptosis. These results show that TSP-1 can both inhibit follicular angiogenesis and directly induce apoptosis of granulosa cells. As such, it may have potential as a therapeutic for abnormal ovarian angiogenesis and could facilitate the destruction of abnormal follicles observed in polycystic ovary syndrome.

scholarly journals Human Wharton’s jelly stem cells inhibit endometriosis through apoptosis induction

Reproduction ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 159 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saba Hajazimian ◽  
Masoud Maleki ◽  
Shahla Danaei Mehrabad ◽  
Alireza Isazadeh
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Colony Formation ◽  
Wharton’S Jelly ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Morphological Alterations ◽  
Wharton's Jelly ◽  
Genes Expression ◽  
Induction Of Apoptosis

Endometriosis is a relatively benign disease characterized by endometrial tumors and uterus stroma. Apoptosis suppression is one of the most important pathological processes of endometriosis. Recently, several studies reported that human Wharton’s jelly stem cells (hWJSCs) can inhibit growth and proliferation of various cancer cells through induction of apoptosis. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of hWJSCs conditioned medium (hWJSC-CM) and cell-free lysate (hWJSC-CL) on endometriosis cells in vitro. In the present study, effects of different concentrations of hWJSC-CM and hWJSC-CL on viability and proliferation, morphological alterations, colony formation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of endometriosis cells were evaluated. Our results showed that hWJSC-CM and hWJSC-CL decrease viability and proliferation, colony formation, migration, and invasion, as well as increase morphological alterations and apoptosis of endometriosis cells, in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Decreased migration and invasion of treated endometriosis cells with hWJSC-CM and hWJSC-CL may be due to decrease of MMP-2 and MMP-9 gene expression. Moreover, induction of apoptosis in treated endometriosis cells can be due to regulation of apoptosis-related genes expression, including BAX, BCL-2, SMAC, and SURVIVIN. The results of the present study suggest that hWJSC-CM and hWJSC-CL can inhibit endometriosis cells at a mild-to-moderate level through various physiological mechanisms. However, further studies on animal models are necessary to achieve more accurate results.

scholarly journals Induction of PI3K/Akt-Mediated Apoptosis in Osteoclasts Is a Key Approach for Buxue Tongluo Pills to Treat Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Wang ◽  
Yicheng Liu ◽  
Dandan Tang ◽  
Shujun Wei ◽  
Jiayi Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Functional Annotation ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Differentially Expressed Gene ◽  
Pathway Enrichment Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Key Genes

The Buxue Tongluo pill (BTP) is a self-made pill with the functions of nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, dredging collaterals, and relieving pain. It consists of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, Pheretima aspergillum (E.Perrier), Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F. H. Chen, Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. Various clinical practices have confirmed the therapeutic effect of BTP on osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), but little attention has been paid to the study of its bioactive ingredients and related mechanisms of action. In this study, UPLC/MS-MS combined with GEO data mining was used to construct a bioactive ingredient library of BTP and a differentially expressed gene (DEG) library for ONFH. Subsequently, Cytoscape (3.7.2) software was used to analyze the protein–protein interaction between BTP and DEGs of ONFH to screen the key targets, and functional annotation analysis and pathway enrichment analysis were carried out. Finally, 34 bioactive compounds were screened, which acted on 1,232 targets. A total of 178 DEGs were collected, and 17 key genes were obtained after two screenings. By bioinformatics annotation on these key genes, a total of 354 gene ontology (GO) functional annotation analyses and 42 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways were obtained. The present study found that GO and KEGG enrichment were mainly related to apoptosis, suggesting that BTP may exert an anti-ONFH effect by promoting osteoclast apoptosis. Experiments in vitro demonstrated that BTP could increase the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and induce remarkable apoptosis in osteoclasts. Furthermore, we determined the apoptosis marker of cleaved(C)-caspase-3, bcl-2, and bax and found that BTP could upregulate the C-caspase-3 and bax expression in osteoclasts and decrease the expression of bcl-2, p-Akt, and p-PI3K in a dose-dependent manner, indicating that BTP could induce PI3K/Akt-mediated apoptosis in osteoclasts to treat ONFH. This study explored the pharmacodynamic basis and mechanism of BTP against ONFH from the perspective of systemic pharmacology, laying a foundation for further elucidating the therapeutic effects of BTP against ONFH.

In vitro antihemolytic effect, in vivo anti inflammatory and In vitro antioxidant activity of Anchusa azurea Mill

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boussoualim Naouel ◽  
Trabsa Hayat ◽  
Krache Imane ◽  
Ouhida Soraya ◽  
Arrar Lekhmissi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Oxidative Degradation ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Β Carotene ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Background: Anchusa azurea Mill. (AA) is a medicinal plant largely used traditionally in folk medicine in Algeria, it is locally named: hamham. It is effective in the treatment of various diseases. Objectives: The aim of the present study is to determine the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemolytic effects of phenolic fractions from Anchusa azurea Mill. Methods: In this study, various extracts from Anchusa azurea Mill. (AA) using solvents with increasing polarity were prepared. The quantification of polyphenols and flavonoids was determined. The anti-radical activity of the different extracts was evaluated using DPPH and by measuring the inhibition of the oxidative degradation of β-carotene. The In vitro antihemolytic effect of the plant extracts is determined (CrE, ChE, AcE and AqE). For each extract, four concentrations were tested: 10.59, 21.18, 42.37, 84.74 µg/ml. Vitamin C is used as a standard. Free-radical attack was measured by measuring the HT50 (Half-Hemolysis Time). The anti-inflammatory effect using PMA on mice of the methanolic extract (CrE) was evaluated. Results: The quantification of polyphenols and flavonoids showed that ethyl acetate extract (AcE) contains a higher amount of polyphenols. However, chloroform extract (ChE) presents a higher amount of flavonoids. AcE showed an important scavenging activity using the DPPH radical (IC50= 68.35 µg/ml). The results showed that AcE also exhibited very great inhibition on the oxidation of β-carotene/linoleic acid (84.33%). All extracts increased the HT50 values (Half-Hemolysis Time) in a dose-dependent manner. The three highest concentrations (21.18, 42.37 and 84.74 µg / ml) of ChE caused a very significant delay (p ≤ 0.001) of hemolysis compared to the negative control and the positive control "VIT C". The anti-inflammatory effect using PMA on mice showed that the methanolic extract (CrE) of AA reduced the weight of the ear edema. Conclusions: This plant has a strong pharmacological power, which supports its traditional medicinal use.

scholarly journals Incompatibility Protein IncC and Global Regulator KorB Interact in Active Partition of Promiscuous Plasmid RK2

2000 ◽  
Vol 182 (21) ◽  
pp. 6014-6026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Rosche ◽  
Azeem Siddique ◽  
Michelle H. Larsen ◽  
David H. Figurski
Keyword(s):  
Binding Site ◽  
Broad Host Range ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Chromosomal Dna ◽  
Obvious Effect ◽  
Partition System ◽  
Stable Maintenance ◽  
Plasmid Rk2

ABSTRACT Replication of the broad-host-range, IncPα plasmid RK2 requires two plasmid loci: trfA, the replication initiator gene, andoriV, the origin of replication. While these determinants are sufficient for replication in a wide variety of bacteria, they do not confer the stable maintenance of parental RK2 observed in its hosts. The product of the incC gene has been proposed to function in the stable maintenance of RK2 because of its relatedness to the ParA family of ATPases, some of which are known to be involved in the active partition of plasmid and chromosomal DNA. Here we show that IncC has the properties expected of a component of an active partition system. The smaller polypeptide product of incC (IncC2) exhibits a strong, replicon-independent incompatibility phenotype with RK2. This incompatibility phenotype requires the global transcriptional repressor, KorB, and the target for incC-mediated incompatibility is a KorB-binding site (OB). We found that KorB and IncC interact in vivo by using the yeast two-hybrid system and in vitro by using partially purified proteins. Elevated expression of the incC and korB genes individually has no obvious effect on Escherichia coli cell growth, but their simultaneous overexpression is toxic, indicating a possible interaction of IncC-KorB complexes with a vital host target. A region of RK2 bearing incC, korB, and multiple KorB-binding sites is able to stabilize an unstable, heterologous plasmid in anincC-dependent manner. Finally, elevated levels of IncC2 cause RK2 to aggregate, indicating a possible role for IncC in plasmid pairing. These findings demonstrate that IncC, KorB, and at least one KorB-binding site are components of an active partition system for the promiscuous plasmid RK2.

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